Have you ever wondered how US Army combat photographers operated in Vietnam? Fred Blumlein, trustee of the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society and a former US Army officer who led a photo unit in Vietnam, will tell us about the complexity of taking and processing photographs under the extreme conditions of war.

His presentation will cover:

• His path to Vietnam
• His unit’s geographic area of responsibilities in Vietnam
• The airborne brigade and infantry divisions it supported
• Its outdated facilities and equipment
• Its photographic assignments – from the frightening to the mundane
• The unit’s anonymous and brave photographers and lab technicians
• …and Blumlein’s other responsibilities, both tragic and uplifting

This program is sponsored by the North Riding Chapter NSDAR of Manhasset and is for audiences of 18+ years.

The program will take place at the Sands Willets House:
336 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050-4530
(516) 365-9074 . http://www.cowneck.org
info@cowneck.org